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    Newby to boating

    I'm a saltwater guy and would not want to be on that boat in the open ocean. You have no freeboard and there are a lot of waves out there waiting to wash over that bow.
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    96 Yamaha 115 getting overheat alarm

    Is it a 2 stroke? if so have you checked the oil level? In my old 2 stroke the low oil alarm and hi temp alarm was the same. When the alarm sounds does the motor go into limp mode? Have you checked the thermostats? What happens if you let the motor idle and not rev it? Does the alarm still...
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    '93 Pursuit 2150 - Fuel tank questions

    That does not look good. At minimum it needs to be cleaned out. Depending on where you are there should be places that build tanks and depending on the size and shape of your tank you may be able to get a new plastic tank. Looks like the boat/gas was sitting around for awhile. Good on you for...
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    Tahoe Q5i VHF radio

    I understand radio horizon and I understand reality. I worked with RF and antennas and other radio communications equipment for 30 years until I retired, I'm also a ham, not very active, and have a commercial license. I don't mean to get into a pissing match I'm just stating real world as I said...
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    Bilge pump runs does not pump

    Did you actually see the impeller spining and not just hearing it? Do what alldodge suggested but pay attention to see if the impeller is spinning. Some of the pumps had issues with the shaft corroding and braking. So the shaft/pump may be spinning but the impeller isn't. I had this issue years...
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    Fueld sender charred up

    The OP said he "pulled the floor up" which makes me assume, and I could be wrong, that there is no hatch or easy access to the tank to put out a fire with an extinguisher. Since he says no plastic is burnt and the top of the plywood floor looks completely normal, I'm guessing and could be...
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    Are surge brakes always a PIA?

    I don't mean to hijack the thread but why don't you install a reverse lockout solenoid?
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    Tahoe Q5i VHF radio

    "The fact still remains that unless the OP puts a tall mast on his boat, his radio horizon will not exceed 6-8 miles." Not really, It's common to be able to communicate with another boat 20 miles away with an 6db gain antenna which is mounted on my T top approx. 8' above the water line, I agree...
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    Tahoe Q5i VHF radio

    Yes people do it. When I had 16' and 18' aluminum boats and less common sense I would fish 30 miles out, a few times solo.
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    Fueld sender charred up

    what does the floor that was over the sender look like? there's a lot of black stuff I would guess any fire would have melted the plastics. And if there was a fire what caused it to go out if there's still fuel to burn.
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    Tahoe Q5i VHF radio

    How far away would you need to transmit to reach someone for help? Are you on a small lake or in the ocean 25 miles offshore? If you're on a small lake a handheld would most likely work but 25 miles offshore you'd need a 25w fixed mount radio with a 6db gain 8' antenna mounter as high as...
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    2000 200hp saltwater series lost fuel prime

    Is the tank vent clear? Make sure all hose clamps are tight and secured. I had the same problem once and found a loose hose clamp.
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    Humminbird helix 5 not reading over 15mph

    spin it with the garden hose and see what happens.
  14. M

    Old gas

    Approx. how many gallons? If not too much you can fill the tank with new gas and try it.
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    Looks like a ground wire.

    Are you able to trace it out to see where the other end is?
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    Fixer Upper

    Apple Valley is in the Mojave Desert. If that boat has been siting as in the picture in Apple Valley it has got to be fried. Without seeing it it's a guess what condition it's in but I'd guess it's bad. Unless you want to restore the boat for sentimental reasons think twice before spending...
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    handheld vs fixed mount VHF

    What's the maximum distance you would need to communicate to someone to call for help?
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    Need guidance on 30 Year old Fuel Tank

    I would say your tank is fine. As long as you don't see corrosion or smell gas you're fine. I would get rid of any foam that is in contact with the tank so it has good airflow around it. It wouldn't hurt to do a compression test if it would make you feel better. I assume the crap in the tank is...
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    Why do deep cycle batteries seem to lose charge so quick?

    I don't see a problem. Dingbat is right on regarding surface charge. I'd use a voltmeter to read voltage and not rely on the charger's voltmeter.
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    Fixer Upper

    where in so cal is the boat? Are you needing a local trailer shop to go to?
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